Systems, Devices, and/or Methods for Managing Illumination

ABSTRACT

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a reservoir, such as a mud pan, operatively coupled to a light source. The light source can be adapted to illuminate a surface when operatively held by a user. Imperfections of the surface can be more visible to a user of the reservoir as a result of said illumination. The user can remove spackling compound from the reservoir to repair the imperfections.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to, and incorporates by reference herein in its entirety, pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/484,501 (Attorney Docket No. 1024-001), filed 10 May 2011.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A wide variety of potential practical and useful embodiments will be more readily understood through the following detailed description of certain exemplary embodiments, with reference to the accompanying exemplary drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 1000;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 2000;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 3000;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 4000;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 5000; and

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an exemplary embodiment of a method 6000.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a reservoir, such as a mud pan, operatively coupled to a light source. The light source can be adapted to illuminate a surface when operatively held by a user. Imperfections of the surface can be more visible to a user of the reservoir as a result of the illumination. The user can remove spackling compound from the reservoir to repair the imperfections.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 1000, which can comprise a water-tight reservoir 1100, such as a mud pan. Reservoir 1100 can be adapted to retain a paste, such as a spackling compound. While holding reservoir 1100, a user can withdraw the paste therefrom to spackle and/or repair a defective and/or damaged surface. In certain exemplary embodiments, reservoir 1100 can have a light source 1200 fixedly or releasably coupled thereto. Light source 1200 can be electrically coupled to an electrical energy supply 1700 (e.g., via a cord 1300). In certain exemplary embodiments, electrical energy supply 1700 can be coupled to light source 1200 via an electrical outlet.

Light source 1200 can comprise an encasement 1800, a bulb 1500 and/or a plurality of light emitting diodes 1400. Encasement 1800 can be adapted to shield light emitting diodes 1400 and/or bulb 1500 from spillage of substances in reservoir 1100. An inner cover 1600 can direct photons from light emitting diodes 1400 and/or bulb 1500 to a surface in front of system 1000. Encasement 1800 can comprise a substantially opaque tube and posterior portion. Encasement 1800 can comprise a substantially transparent or translucent anterior portion. The substantially transparent or translucent anterior portion can comprise glass, poly(methyl methacrylate), and/or any other suitable material. The substantially transparent or translucent anterior portion can define a plurality of apertures 1450. Plurality of apertures 1450 can be adapted to transfer heat via convection from light emitting diodes 1400 to an environment outside of the encasement of the lights source, such as to the spackling compound. The transfer of heat from light source 1200 can enhance the life of light emitting diodes 1400 and/or light bulb 1500 and/or avoid hazards to the user associated with hot surfaces.

Light source 1200 can be used by the user to illuminate a surface, such as a wall, to allow the user to see defects, imperfections, and/or locations where repairs might be desired. For example, the user can hold system 1000 with one hand while using the other hand to hold a device, such as a putty knife, to apply the spackling compound to the surface in order to improve the appearance thereof. Using system 1000 can allow a single user to perform tasks that might otherwise be performed by more than one person.

Illuminating the wall with light rays from light source 1200 impinging upon a wall at an obtuse angle can allow the user to easily see defects and/or imperfections in the wall. The appearance of defects and/or imperfections in the wall can often be improved via spackling a paste material held in reservoir 1100 via a tool, such as a putty knife. Using system 1000, the user can find and/or repair defects and/or imperfections in the wall without assistance from an additional person.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 2000, which can comprise a light source 2200 operatively coupled to a reservoir 2100. Light source 2200 can be electrically coupled to an electrical energy source via a cord 2600. Light source 2200 can be coupled to reservoir 2100 via a hook and loop fastening system 2400. A two plate system can comprise a first plate 2300 and a second plate 2400. First plate 2300 can be adapted to by fixedly coupled to reservoir 2100. First plate 2300 and second plate 2400 can comprise hook and loop fasteners, wherein first plate 2300 is coupleable to second plate 2400 via hook and loop fastening system 2400.

Each of first plate 2300 and second plate 2400 can comprise a substantially planar surface with an adhesive thereon. Via the adhesive, first plate 2300 can be coupled to the reservoir. Via the adhesive, second plate 2400 can be coupled to the light source or a clip coupleable to the light source. In embodiments utilizing a clip, the clip can be used to slidably couple of a bracket to operatively attach the light source to the reservoir.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 3000, which can comprise a reservoir 3100 and a light source 3600. System 3000 can comprise a two plate system 3200, which can comprise hook and loop fasteners. Each of the two plates of two plate system 3200 can comprise a substantially planar surface with an adhesive thereon. The adhesive can couple a first pad of the two pad system to the reservoir. The adhesive on the second pad can be used to couple the second pad to a second portion of a clip 3300. A first portion of a clip 3900 can be fastened to light source 3600. First portion of the clip 3900 can be adapted to slidably engage second portion of the clip 3300 in a manner to releasably and/or operatively couple light source 3600 to reservoir 3100. Light source 3600 can be mounted in an encasement 3650. Encasement 3650 can be made of a relatively lightweight material, such as plastic, polypropylene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, rubber, polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride, nylon, and/or poly(methyl methacrylate), etc. After being coupled to reservoir 3100, encasement 3650 can be adapted to transfer heat conductively through first portion of the clip 3900 and second portion of the clip 3300 via two plate hook and loop fastening system 3200 to reservoir 3100 and/or a paste held within reservoir 3100.

Wherever hook and loop fasteners are referenced herein, other fasteners can be used instead of, or in addition to, such hook and loop fasteners. For example, threaded fasteners, adhesive strips, clamps, clasps, clips, flanges, grommets, nails, pins, rivets, snaps, straps, and/or tacks, etc. can be used.

In certain exemplary embodiments, Encasement 3650 can define a plurality of apertures 3700, such as those illustrated in system 3000. Plurality of apertures 3700 can be adapted to transfer heat from light source 3600 via conduction and/or convection to a surrounding environment. Plurality of apertures 3700 can be substantially uniform is size and distribution, as illustrated, or can be of different sizes and/or irregularly distributed on or about encasement 3650. In certain exemplary embodiments, the brightness and/or intensity of illumination from light source 3600 can be adjustable. For example, a variable amount of electrical current can be provided to the illumination sources such as via a user adjustable electrical resistance.

System 3000 can comprise a first set of threaded fasteners 3800 adapted to releasably couple first portion of the clip 3900 to light source 3600. System 3000 can comprise a second set of threaded fasteners 3400 adapted to releasably couple second portion of the clip 3300 to reservoir 3100.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 4000, which can comprise a reservoir 4100 with a handle 4600 operatively coupled thereto. Handle 4600 can be held by the user to better hold and/or more easily support reservoir 4100 to prevent substances held in reservoir 4100 from spillage.

A light source 4800 of system 4000 can be operatively coupled to a bracket 4300. After being coupled to the reservoir 4100, light source 4800 can be substantially non-destructively uncoupled from the reservoir. The electrical energy supply for light source 4800 can be a battery 4200. Battery 4200 can be electrically coupled to light source 4800 via a cord. In certain exemplary embodiments, battery 4200 can be a lithium ion battery. In certain exemplary embodiments, battery 4200 can be replaceable and can plug into system 4000 via a provided socket operatively coupled to system 4000. In certain exemplary embodiments, battery 4200 can be encased in a portion of reservoir 4100. For example, battery 4200 can be encased and/or housed adjacent to a base of reservoir 4100 in a substantially enclosed compartment. The substantially enclosed compartment can comprise a similar material to that of reservoir 4100 and appear to have a substantially unitary construction with reservoir 4100. In other embodiments, battery 4200 can be housed and/or encased adjacent to other portions of reservoir 4100. In certain exemplary embodiments, a plate, which can be plastic, can be coupled to a base of reservoir 4100. The plastic base can be slotted and the slot can be used to, in conjunction with reservoir 4100 substantially surround a length of a cord running between battery 4200 and light source 4800. The plastic plate can provide for an improved grip of system 4000 by a user.

System 4000 can comprise a pad 4700 adapted to be operatively coupled to a flexible band 4500. Pad 4700 can be adapted to provide a soft surface adapted to be in contact with the hand of the user when the user holds reservoir 4100 via the handle 4600. Handle 4600 can be operatively coupled to a flexible band 4500 via a band clip 4400.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 5000, which can comprise a reservoir 5100 with a handle 5500 operatively coupled thereto. Reservoir 5100 can be operatively coupled to a battery 5300, which can be adapted to provide electrical energy to a light source via a cord 5900.

System 5000 can comprise a shield 5200 adapted to at least partially cover the light source. Shield 5200 can be adapted to prevent materials from the water-tight reservoir 5100 (e.g., mud pan) from dropping directly on the light source.

System 5000 can comprise a handle assembly 5350, which can comprise:

-   -   a channel 5500 adapted to be fixedly or releasably coupled to         water-tight reservoir 5100, the channel can be used to hold and         substantially surround cord 5900 along a length of reservoir         5100;     -   a switch 5400 adapted to be fixedly coupled to channel 5500,         switch 5400 adapted to be electrically coupled to the light         source and cause the light source to turn on and off; and/or     -   a flexible band 5600 adapted to be operatively coupled to         channel 5500 via a first band clip 5700 and a second band clip         5800. First band clip 5700 and second band clip 5800 can         comprise loops adapted to receive and secure flexible band 5600         via wrapping the flexible band around the loops such that an end         5750 of flexible band 5700 slightly overlaps and is         substantially parallel to a major portion of flexible band 5600.         Flexible band 5600 can be adapted to restrain motion of         reservoir 5100 relative to a hand of a user.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an exemplary embodiment of a method 6000. At activity 6100, a handle assembly can be fixedly coupled to a water-tight reservoir. The reservoir can be made of plastic and can be a mud pan adapted to hold a paste, such as a spackling material, adapted for use when installing and/or maintaining wallboard on the interior of a building. The handle assembly can comprise:

-   -   a channel fixedly coupled to the water-tight reservoir;     -   a switch fixedly coupled to the channel, the switch electrically         coupled to the light source and adapted to cause the light         source to turn on and off; and     -   a flexible band operatively coupled to the channel, the flexible         band adapted to be held by a hand of a user; the flexible band         can be slidably coupled to the channel via a band clip.

At activity 6200, a clip comprising a first portion and a second portion can have the second portion coupled to the water-tight reservoir, such as via one or more threaded fasteners. The first portion of the clip can be adapted to be slidably and/or releasably coupled to the second portion of the clip.

At activity 6300, The first portion of the clip can be releasably or fixedly attached to the light source, such as via one or more threaded fasteners. The light source can be coupled to an electrical energy source. The light source can comprise a light bulb and/or a plurality of light emitting diodes. The electrical energy source can be a battery coupled to the water-tight reservoir and/or an electrical outlet.

At activity 6400, the light source can be coupled to the reservoir via slidably coupling the first portion of the clip to the second portion of the clip. Via slidably uncoupling the first portion of the clip from the second portion of the clip, the light source can be removed from the water-tight reservoir.

At activity 6500, a spackling compound can be caused to be placed in the water-tight reservoir, wherein the water-tight reservoir is adapted to retain the spackling compound. The water-tight reservoir can be releasably coupled to the light source. The light source can be electrically coupled to an electrical energy supply. The water-tight reservoir can be directly coupled to a shield; the shield partially covering the light source. The shield can be adapted to prevent materials from the water-tight reservoir from dropping directly on the light source.

At activity 6600, a user can turn on the light source to illuminate one or more surfaces. At activity 6700, the one or more surfaces can be illuminated to view defects and/or imperfections in the surface. Illumination via the light source can aid a user in locating and/or repairing defects and/or imperfections in the surface. At activity 6700, heat generated by the light source can be transferred to the spackling compound via the reservoir.

Definitions

When the following terms are used substantively herein, the accompanying definitions apply. These terms and definitions are presented without prejudice, and, consistent with the application, the right to redefine these terms during the prosecution of this application or any application claiming priority hereto is reserved. For the purpose of interpreting a claim of any patent that claims priority hereto, each definition (or redefined term if an original definition was amended during the prosecution of that patent), functions as a clear and unambiguous disavowal of the subject matter outside of that definition.

-   -   a—at least one.     -   activity—an action, act, step, and/or process or portion         thereof.     -   adapted to—made suitable or fit for a specific use or situation.     -   adapter—a device used to effect operative compatibility between         different parts of one or more pieces of an apparatus or system.     -   and/or—either in conjunction with or in alternative to.     -   apparatus—an appliance or device for a particular purpose.     -   assembly—a group of components that are put together.     -   associate—to join, connect together, and/or relate.     -   band—a substantially flat strip of material.     -   battery—a container comprising one or more cells carrying an         electric charge and used as a source of electrical energy.     -   bracket—a weight bearing and/or motion restraining structural         component. A bracket can be made of plastic material, aluminum,         stainless steel, and/or painted carbon steel, etc.     -   building—a structure with a roof and walls.     -   can—is capable of, in at least some embodiments.     -   cause—to bring about.     -   channel—a device and/or system that comprises a tubular or         trough-shaped passage.     -   clip—a clasp (e.g., metal or plastic) adapted to hold two or         more components together.     -   comprising—including but not limited to.     -   configure—to make suitable or fit for a specific use or         situation.     -   connect—to join or fasten together.     -   contact—the act or state of touching.     -   convert—to transform, adapt, and/or change.     -   cord—a flexible cable comprising an insulated electrical         conductor.     -   couple—to join, connect, and/or link together.     -   coupling—linking in some fashion.     -   define—to establish the outline, form, or structure of.     -   device—a machine, manufacture, and/or collection thereof.     -   direction—a distance independent relationship between two points         in space that specifies the position of either with respect to         the other; the relationship by which the alignment or         orientation of any position with respect to any other position         is established.     -   directly—substantially without intervening space.     -   drop—to fall.     -   electrical—associated with electrons moving via a conductor.     -   energy supply—a source of a capacity to do work.     -   engage—to interlock.     -   fasten—to attach to something else and/or to hold something in         place.     -   fastener—one (or more) restraint that attaches to, extends         through, penetrates, and/or holds something. For example, a         fastener can be one (or more) bolt and nut assembly, rivet,         weldment, nail, screw, peg, staple, clip, buckle, clasp, clamp,         hook and loop assembly, adhesive, and/or plastic push rivet,         etc.     -   fixedly—fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not         readily removable.     -   flange—a protruding rim, edge, rib, or collar.     -   flexible—capable of being bent, usually without breaking.     -   handle—a part of a device or system adapted to be grasped or         held by a human hand.     -   hinge—a movable joint used to fasten two things together and to         allow at least one of them to pivot relative to the other.     -   hold—to keep or maintain a grasp on something.     -   hook and loop fastener—a two sided fastener; the first side         comprising tiny hooks; the second side comprising loops; when         the two sides are pressed together, the hooks catch in the loops         and the two pieces fasten or bind in a releasable coupling.     -   install—to connect or set in position and prepare for use.     -   length—a measurement of a greatest dimension of an object.     -   light bulb—an orb (e.g., glass) comprising a gas, such as argon         or nitrogen, at low pressure and enclosing a thin metal filament         that emits light when an electric current is passed through the         filament.     -   light emitting diode—a semiconductor adapted to emit light when         forward-biased.     -   light source—a device and/or system adapted to provide         illumination.     -   longitudinal axis—a straight line defined parallel to an         object's length and passing through a centroid of the object.     -   may—is allowed and/or permitted to, in at least some         embodiments.     -   method—a process, procedure, and/or collection of related         activities for accomplishing something.     -   motion—the action or process of changing a location from a first         position to a second position.     -   mud pan—an open vessel adapted to hold a spackling compound and         be held in the hand of a user. The vessel typically has a         rectangular cross section and comprises relatively light weight         materials for ease of carrying. The vessel comprises relatively         smooth internal surfaces and is substantially watertight.     -   non-destructively—of, relating to, or being a process that does         not result in damage to the subject material and/or product         and/or results in such minimal damage that the subject material         and/or product can be re-used for its intended purpose.     -   operative—in a manner that produces a desired effect.     -   opposing—substantially opposite to and/or pointing or facing         away from each other.     -   outlet—a receptacle designed to facilitate connections to a         wiring system.     -   pad—a cushionlike mass of soft material used for comfort,         protection, or stuffing.     -   partially cover—to place something over a surface of a device         and/or system in a manner that provides incomplete shielding of         the device and/or system.     -   perpendicular—substantially at a right angle with respect to an         axis.     -   plastic—any of a group of synthetic or natural organic materials         that may be shaped when soft and then hardened, comprising many         types of resins, resinoids, polymers, cellulose derivatives,         casein materials, and/or proteins, etc.     -   plate—a substantially flat sheet of material.     -   portion—a part of a whole.     -   plurality—the state of being plural and/or more than one.     -   predetermined—established in advance.     -   prevent—to hinder or stop from doing something.     -   provide—to furnish, supply, give, and/or make available.     -   receive—to get as a signal, take, acquire, and/or obtain.     -   relative—standing in relation to something else.     -   release—to free from a restraint.     -   reservoir—a receptacle adapted to hold a fluid or paste.     -   restrain—to limit and/or restrict.     -   rotational—about and/or around an axis.     -   secure—to fasten.     -   set—a related plurality.     -   shield—a device and/or system adapted to partially cover         something.     -   slide—to move along in substantially continuous contact with a         surface.     -   soft surface—an outer face of an object that yields readily to         touch or pressure; is easily penetrated, divided, or changed in         shape; and is not hard or stiff to touch.     -   spackling compound—a paste adapted for repairing plasterwork.     -   switch—a device adapted to turn an electrical device on or off.     -   substantially—to a great extent or degree.     -   support—to bear the weight of, especially from below.     -   system—a collection of mechanisms, devices, machines, articles         of manufacture, processes, data, and/or instructions, the         collection designed to perform one or more specific functions.     -   turn off—to cease a flow of electrical energy to.     -   turn on—to cause a flow of electrical energy to.     -   via—by way of and/or utilizing.     -   wall—any of various relatively permanent upright constructions         having a length much greater than the thickness and presenting a         continuous surface except where pierced by doors, windows, etc.     -   water-tight—substantially impervious to liquid flow.

Note

Still other substantially and specifically practical and useful embodiments will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from reading the above-recited and/or herein-included detailed description and/or drawings of certain exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that numerous variations, modifications, and additional embodiments are possible, and accordingly, all such variations, modifications, and embodiments are to be regarded as being within the scope of this application.

Thus, regardless of the content of any portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, unless clearly specified to the contrary, such as via explicit definition, assertion, or argument, with respect to any claim, whether of this application and/or any claim of any application claiming priority hereto, and whether originally presented or otherwise:

-   -   there is no requirement for the inclusion of any particular         described or illustrated characteristic, function, activity, or         element, any particular sequence of activities, or any         particular interrelationship of elements;     -   no characteristic, function, activity, or element is         “essential”;     -   any elements can be integrated, segregated, and/or duplicated;     -   any activity can be repeated, any activity can be performed by         multiple entities, and/or any activity can be performed in         multiple jurisdictions; and     -   any activity or element can be specifically excluded, the         sequence of activities can vary, and/or the interrelationship of         elements can vary.

Moreover, when any number or range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that number or range is approximate. When any range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that range includes all values therein and all subranges therein. For example, if a range of 1 to 10 is described, that range includes all values therebetween, such as for example, 1.1, 2.5, 3.335, 5, 6.179, 8.9999, etc., and includes all subranges therebetween, such as for example, 1 to 3.65, 2.8 to 8.14, 1.93 to 9, etc.

When any claim element is followed by a drawing element number, that drawing element number is exemplary and non-limiting on claim scope. No claim of this application is intended to invoke paragraph six of 35 USC 112 unless the precise phrase “means for” is followed by a gerund.

Any information in any material (e.g., a United States patent, United States patent application, book, article, etc.) that has been incorporated by reference herein, is only incorporated by reference to the extent that no conflict exists between such information and the other statements and drawings set forth herein. In the event of such conflict, including a conflict that would render invalid any claim herein or seeking priority hereto, then any such conflicting information in such material is specifically not incorporated by reference herein.

Accordingly, every portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, other than the claims themselves, is to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive, and the scope of subject matter protected by any patent that issues based on this application is defined only by the claims of that patent. 

1. A system comprising: a mud pan, said mud pan adapted to retain a spackling compound; a light source adapted to be releasably coupled to said mud pan, said light source adapted to be electrically coupled to an electrical energy supply; a shield, said shield adapted to at least partially cover said light source, said shield adapted to prevent materials from said mud pan from dropping directly on said light source; a clip comprising a first portion and a second portion, said first portion of said clip adapted to be releasably coupled to said light source, said second portion of said clip adapted to be releasably coupled to said mud pan, said first portion of said clip adapted to slidably engage with said second portion of said clip to operatively couple said light source to said mud pan; and a handle assembly comprising: a channel adapted to be fixedly coupled to said mud pan; a switch adapted to be fixedly coupled to said channel, said switch adapted to be electrically coupled to said light source, the switch adapted to cause said light source to turn on and off; and a flexible band adapted to be operatively coupled to said channel via a band clip, said band clip comprising loops adapted to receive said flexible band, said flexible band adapted to restrain motion of said mud pan relative to a hand of a user.
 2. The system of claim 1, wherein: said light source comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes.
 3. The system of claim 1, wherein: said light source comprises a light bulb.
 4. The system of claim 1, wherein: said light source is electrically coupleable to said electrical energy supply via a cord.
 5. The system of claim 1, wherein: said electrical energy supply is a battery.
 6. The system of claim 1, wherein: said electrical energy supply is a battery, said battery electrically coupled to said light source via a cord.
 7. The system of claim 1, wherein: said electrical energy supply is via an electrical outlet.
 8. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a pad adapted to be operatively coupled to said flexible band, said pad adapted to provide a soft surface adapted to be in contact with said hand of said user when said user holds said mud pan via said handle assembly.
 9. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a first plate and a second plate, said first plate adapted to by fixedly coupled to said mud pan, said first plate comprising hook and loop fasteners, said second plate comprising hook and loop fasteners, wherein said first plate is coupleable to said second plate via said hook and loop fasteners.
 10. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a set of threaded fasteners, said set of threaded fasteners adapted to releasably couple said first portion of said clip to said light source and said second portion of said clip to said mud pan.
 11. A method comprising a plurality of activities, comprising: causing a transfer heat from a light source to a spackling compound placed in a water-tight reservoir, said water-tight reservoir adapted to retain said spackling compound, said water-tight reservoir releasably coupled to said light source, said light source electrically coupled to an electrical energy supply, said water-tight reservoir directly coupled to a shield, said shield partially covering said light source, said shield adapted to prevent materials from said water-tight reservoir from dropping directly on said light source, said light source coupled to said water-tight reservoir via a clip, said clip comprising a first portion and a second portion, said first portion of said clip releasably coupled to said light source, a second portion of said clip releasably coupled to said reservoir, said first portion of said clip slidably coupleable to said second portion of said clip to operatively couple said light source to said water-tight reservoir, said water-tight reservoir fixedly coupled to a handle assembly, said handle assembly comprising: a channel fixedly coupled to said water-tight reservoir; a switch fixedly coupled to said channel, said switch electrically coupled to said light source and cause said light source to turn on and off; and a flexible band operatively coupled to said channel, said flexible band adapted to be held by a hand of a user.
 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising: causing a wall of a building to be illuminated via said light source.
 13. The method of claim 11, further comprising: causing a removal of said light source from said water-tight reservoir.
 14. The method of claim 11, further comprising: causing said flexible band to be slidably coupled to said channel.
 15. The method of claim 11, further comprising: via a set of threaded fasteners: releasably coupling said first portion of said clip to said light source; and releasably coupling said second portion of said clip to said water-tight reservoir.
 16. The method of claim 11, wherein: said water-tight reservoir is made of plastic.
 17. The method of claim 11, wherein: said light source comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes.
 18. The method of claim 11, wherein: said electrical energy source is a battery coupled to said water-tight reservoir. 